A Glenn County sheriff's deputy shot a man with a Taser gun for allegedly riding his bike at night without proper lighting.

According to a sheriff's spokesman, the bicyclist ignored warnings from the deputy he would use the stun gun, then fled on foot.

One probe struck the bicyclist, Omar Herrada Rivera, 39, but he did not receive a shock.

After being checked out at a hospital, Rivera was held in the county jail on suspicion of resisting arrest, riding a bicycle without proper lighting, riding under the influence of alcohol and using false citizenship government documents.

The sheriff's spokesman said the deputy's decision to use the Taser was proper.

Sounds like the idiot got what he deserved (although unfortunately he didn't receive the shock because the deputy's aim was a bit off). I wish the police around here would actually take the time to stop people riding without lights at night. And of course if you run from a police officer/sheriffs deputy yelling "stop or I'll tase you" it shouldn't be a surprise when the deputy shoots a couple of darts from his taser in your direction.

My question though...if the suspect had the advantage of being on a bike, why would he get off and run on foot? I guess that must have been the alcohol coming into play in the decision making process.